Friday, August 30, 2013

Don't miss Fine Arts on the Lawn at the Cooperstown Art Association this weekend, Saturday & Sunday August 31st and September 1st from 10am-5pm each day! Artwork by over 40 member artists will be on display and for sale on the front porch along with artist run booths by John Jackson, Joseph Kurhajec, David O'Reilly, Emily Stavring and Deborah Ziegler.Bring your family and enjoy music by Mary Doherty on Saturday from 11-1pm, Scott Anderson and Tony Brower from 2-4pm, and on Sunday, Jeff Syman from 11-1pm. Try your hand at decorating our sidewalks with chalk throughout the weekend.Take advantage of our extended hours and visit our fabulous indoor shows, Made in New York: The Art of Wood, Landscapes by Robert Glisson of Syracuse and of course our ongoing sales gallery full of treasures!Make a day of it and head over to the Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show held at the Clark Sports Center, take in an exhibit or two at the Fenimore Museum, ride the carousel at the Farmers' Museum or stock-up on fruits and vegetables at the Cooperstown Farmers' Market!

Happy Labor Day! Please Note: The CAA galleries will be closed Monday for Labor Day and will be closed Tuesdays starting this coming week through Memorial Day.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Don't miss the Opening Reception for "Made In New York: The Art of Wood" Fine Craft Invitational and "Landscape Paintings" by Robert Glisson of Syracuse, NY this Friday evening, August 23rd from 5-7pm. These exhibits are sponsored by Brewery Ommegang and feature music by The Stoddard Hollow String Band. Join us for food, music, drinks, and art!

Member artists: there's still time to sign up for Fine Arts on the Lawn held Labor Day Weekend! Call (607) 547-9777 today to reserve your spot!

“Made in New York”& Paintings by Robert Glisson

The Cooperstown Art Association is excited to announce the opening reception of two new exhibits on Friday, August 23th from 5-7pm featuring music by the Stoddard Hollow String Band. Gallery A will be showcasing the 22nd Annual "Made in New York:The Art of Wood” fine craft invitational show. “The Art of Wood” is entirely devoted to creations made in a variety of local and exotic woods. Featuring work by 24 talented local and regional craftspeople, this year’s show features an exciting array of functional and nonfunctional work including furniture, jewelry, lighting, vessels, musical instruments, turned and carved items and sculptures that are sure to delight!

In Gallery B, Robert Glisson of Syracuse, NY will be exhibiting his original oil and acrylic paintings that depict soft, atmospheric landscapes.As a landscape painter, Robert is continuously trying to express a feeling or mood in nature.He paints in plein air to best understand the land, atmosphere, and spatial relationships. Work is often finished in the studio, drawn out from the experience outdoors. "I am not so concerned with a literal copy of a site but an emotional response. My use of color is sometimes exaggerated in order to elicit this emotion. Design decisions are made about what to leave in and what to take out of the picture. In the end, I want someone to look at my paintings and take a little journey through them…and a little pleasure," states Robert.

Both exhibits are sponsored by Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown, NY and will run through September 20th. The CAA Galleries are located at 22 Main Street, Cooperstown in the VillageBuilding on the corner of Main and Fair Streets. Special Gallery Hours for Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend are Daily 10-5pm.Regular Gallery Hours: Open daily 11-4, Sunday 1-4. Closed for Labor Day and Tuesdays thereafter. For more information please call (607) 547-9777.Visit our website at www.cooperstownart.com.

“Summer Grazing” by Robert Glisson.His solo show and the Made in New York:The Art of Wood Fine Craft Invitational open Friday evening, August 23rd 5-7pm at the Cooperstown Art Association galleries located at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown, NY.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Press Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Deadline for participation is August 16th!

Contact:Janet G. Erway

Cooperstown Art Association

22 Main Street

Cooperstown, NY13326

(607) 547-9777

August 1, 2013

Call to Artists!

Fine Arts on the Lawn

Artists! You are invited to participate in the Cooperstown Art Association’s annual Fine Arts on the Lawn show. This Labor Day Weekend exhibit will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 31st & September 1st,10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. The show is held rain or shine on the lawn and front porch of the CAA and VillageLibraryBuilding located at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown. This annual show runs concurrently with the Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show in Cooperstown at the ClarkSportsCenter.

The CAA is offering artists 2 options for showing their work!

1)On the Porch - Artist members of the Cooperstown Art Association are invited to exhibit up to 5 framed original works on the front porch with sales and set-up taken care of by the CAA.Unframed and shrink wrapped originals are also allowed with a flip rack.No offset reproductions will be accepted.Drop-off for porch exhibitors is Friday, August 30th, 11-4p.m. and Saturday, August 31st, 8:00-9:00a.m. Pick-up is Sunday, September 1st, 5-6p.m. There is a registration fee of $10 before August 30th and $15 the day of the show.The CAA reserves the right to retain a 30% commission for all sales resulting from the show.

2)On the Lawn - Artists may also apply for a 10’x10’ tent space on the front lawn, where they will be responsible for their own display, sales and set-up. There is a $100 booth fee as well as a short application.

Any Artist who would like to participate in the Fine Arts on the Lawn is asked to pre-register with the CAA by August 16th. Only original artwork will be accepted.To obtain a prospectus, for questions regarding this show or information on becoming a member please contact the CAA at (607) 547-9777 or go online at www.cooperstownart.com .Gallery Hours: Open Daily 11a.m.-4p.m., Sunday 1p.m.-4p.m. Closed Tuesdays after Labor Day.